Medical Terminology Flashcards
Leukocyte
WBC, Fights Infection, Cell
Erythrocyte
RBC, Caries O2/CO2, Cell
Thrombocyte
Platelet, Blood Clotting, Large Cells
Osteoarthritis
Pain/Inflammation, Age, Tissue at end of Bone wears down
Osteoporosis
Bones, Porous/Spongey, Brittle
Osteomyelitis
Bone, Bacteria/Fungus, Inflammation
Endocardium
Heart, Innermost Layer, Protects Heart
Pericardium
Heart, Outer Layer, Reduces Friction
Myocardium
Heart, Muscle of the Heart, Middle Layer
Esophagus
Digestive System, Throat to Stomach, Caries Food and Water
Large Intestine
Digestive System, Absorbs Food and Water, Small Intestine to Anus
Small Intestine
Digestive System, Stomach to Large Intestine, breaks down food
Tx
Abbreviation, Treatment, Physician
Hx
Abbreviation, History, Medical Record
Dx
Abbreviation, Diagnosis, Illness